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Bedford to Porthmadog trains

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The average train between Bedford and Porthmadog takes 8h 44m and the fastest train takes 6h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Bedford to Porthmadog. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 44m
Duration
235 mi
Distance
£103
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bedford to Porthmadog train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Bedford and Porthmadog. The earliest departure is at 1:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 9:56 PM which arrives into Porthmadog at 10:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Kettering and take an average of 8h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for WalesTransport for Wales13h 54m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for WalesTransport for Wales6h 24m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for WalesTransport for Wales6h 55m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for WalesTransport for Wales6h 55m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for WalesTransport for Wales7h • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for WalesTransport for Wales6h 24m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for WalesTransport for Wales6h 55m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for WalesTransport for Wales6h 55m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for WalesTransport for Wales7h • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for WalesTransport for Wales6h 24m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for WalesTransport for Wales6h 55m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for WalesTransport for Wales6h 55m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for WalesTransport for Wales7h • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for WalesTransport for Wales6h 24m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for WalesTransport for Wales6h 55m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for WalesTransport for Wales6h 55m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for WalesTransport for Wales7h • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for WalesTransport for Wales6h 24m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for WalesTransport for Wales6h 55m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for WalesTransport for Wales6h 55m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for WalesTransport for Wales7h • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for WalesTransport for Wales11h 47m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for WalesTransport for Wales6h 58m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for WalesTransport for Wales6h 55m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for WalesTransport for Wales7h • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bedford to Porthmadog? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 235.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 44m

What companies run services between Bedford, England and Porthmadog, Wales?

You can take a train from Bedford to Porthmadog via Kettering, Leicester, Birmingham New Street, and Dovey Junction in around 8h 37m.

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